Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients (pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/) are the individual substances that are combined to create a medical product or medication. The term originates from the Latin word 'ingrediens', meaning 'that which enters into'.
Types of Ingredients
There are several types of ingredients used in the production of medical products. These include:
- Active Ingredient: This is the ingredient in a medication that is biologically active. It is the component that is intended to have a therapeutic effect.
- Excipient: These are inactive ingredients that serve as the vehicle or medium for the active ingredient. They are used to aid the process of drug delivery.
- Preservative: These are substances added to medications to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- Colorant: These are substances used to give color to medications.
- Flavoring Agent: These are substances used to improve the taste of medications.
Importance of Ingredients
The ingredients of a medication determine its therapeutic effect, safety profile, and patient acceptability. Understanding the ingredients of a medication is important for healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate prescribing and for patients to ensure safe use.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ingredients
- Wikipedia's article - Ingredients
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